beanyboy1982 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 got a set of bins at the mo but was looking at these would they be any good at this price ?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUBBERISED-JUMBO-LARGE-DAY-NIGHT-VISION-MEGA-ZOOM-SAKURA-BINOCULAR-20-180x100-/150791441841?_trksid=p4340.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29%26meid%3D1328143869234357979%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D1013%26rk%3D1%26http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LARGE-SAKURA-Day-and-Night-Vision-20-180-x-100-ZOOM-LARGE-SAKURA-BINOCULARS-/221073200563?pt=UK_Photography_Binoculars_Monoculars&hash=item3378fd55b3or would you stay clear of them ?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashtestdummy Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 i personally would say avoid zoom binoculars at all cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny147 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Personally I would steer clear of them, unless you want to buy a tripod to hold them, I would stick with a good pair of 10x50s as they are much easier to hold and keep steady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Totally agree with the above comments, as these binoculars promise so much and at such an amazing price - buyer beware. Would most definitely require a very sturdy tripod as they're far too big for handheld use. 10x 50's are the preferred size or if you really wanted to go a little bigger, you could go for the Celestron Skymaster 15x70 here which many members have and a re good value for money. Would probably still need a tripod of some sort but at a push can be hand held for short periods. There is a review here written by a member here which you might like to read.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantab Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Three things wrong with these.1) They're cheap zoom binoculars. A zoom binocular needs a lot of precision to keep the magnifications of both sides the same. That doesn't come cheap, and may not come expensive either.2) Their numeric designations are incorrect - they do not have 100mm objectives.3) The second example has bright orange "ruby coated" lenses, terrible for astronomy.If you want a larger binocular, get a fixed-magnification pair. I can testify the Skymaster 15x70 give a noticable improvement in view over inexpensive 10x50s, albeit with an equally noticable increase in weight.If you want something with more magnification, get a telescope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny147 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 +1 for the scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astralstroll Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Ive got a pair of Celestron 20 x 80s which are good value for money. They really do need a tripod though. As it happens, Ive just come back in from having a quick wader around the sky wit them this evening. They work prety well on a solid camera tripod, which is much more comfortable to use when you have a convenient seat. A lot of occasional cloud tonight, but still managed to get a look at my perennial favourites, M31 and M13Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul schofield Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I don't know anything about both those binoculars, but personally I would give them a swerve. As said previously zoom bino's especially in the cheaper price bracket would probably be better avoided. If large binoculars are what you want, I personally would go for 15x70 Celestrons or 15x70 Revelation's, both of which would require a tripod for comfortable prolonged use, these bino's receive positive reviews. Or a set of 10x50 again perfectly usable for astronomy purposes and comfortable to use for longer periods without a tripod, for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargazing_Cliff Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I have some mega zoom binoculars on tripod they give some awesome view stars really bright.i bet them 180's will see allsorts.smaller the binoculars more light they will see. you could allways try the 7 x 50mm or 10 x 50's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I think you summed it up correctly in your thread " stay clear of them " if you must have a pair of large bins, which do require a mount of some sort, if only your yard broom, then go for reasonably priced acknowledged brands in the 15x70 range John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrofox Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Avoid zooms like the plague. They are at best a compromise unless you go to a top of the range optical company like Leitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashtestdummy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 can attest to every positive about the 15x70 skymasters,limit for handheld though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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